Stories for August 13, 2008

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County denies 700 request

Commissioners turn down growth boundary expansion for development

The Routt County Board of Commissioners denied an expansion of the urban growth boundary for the proposed Steamboat 700 development Tuesday night.

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Fatka: "I had $10,000 in my pants"

Woman accused of embezzlement tells detectives details of theft, use of money

Terri Dawn Moody Fatka, one of two women accused of embezzling more than $1.2 million from Alpine Bank account holders, told Steamboat Springs police detectives in June that the thefts began when she put $10,000 down the front of her pants in the safety deposit box room at the bank.

County denies Wall's funding request

The Routt County Board of Commissioners unanimously denied Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall's request Tuesday to outfit all Sheriff's Office vehicles and the Routt County Justice Center with defibrillators.

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Slide repairs to get under way

Road officials have chosen a company to repair slides on Routt County Roads 27 and 37, Routt County Road and Bridge Director Paul Draper said.

Baumgardner gets strong win in GOP primary

Grand County Republican to face Phippsburg Democrat Todd Hagenbuch in November for state House

The Grand County Republican is now matched against Phippsburg Democrat Todd Hagenbuch for the House District 57 seat in the state Legislature.

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Work starts on Lake Village

Crews tackling infrastructure repairs at Hayden subdivision

Repairs have started at the Lake Village subdivision south of Hayden.

The Record for August 11

Monday, Aug. 11

Rain thwarts, supports Town Challenge race

Weather causes delays, but sweetens trails

If there is one good thing about the recent rain's impact on the Steamboat Town Challenge Mountain Bike Series, it's that the trails are in pristine condition.

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Triathlon tips offered at meeting tonight

In less than two weeks, athletes will have a chance to test their swimming, running and biking skills in the cool mountain air of the Yampa Valley during the Steamboat Triathlon.

Dr. Henry R. Savage: Climate talk

The climate change debate/discussion ensues, and I am delighted.

Golfers one shot away

Putt doesn't fall as Sailors just miss Tiara Rado title

The title at the Warrior Invitational golf tournament came down to a single stroke Tuesday at the Tiara Rado Golf Club in Grand Junction.

James A. Humphrey: Show outstanding

As a lifelong jazz fan and also a jazz clarinetist, I was thrilled when my wife and I heard that Nnenna Freelon and Mike Garson were coming to the Strings Music Festival here in Steamboat Springs on Aug. 8 to perform a "Jazz Meets Classical" concert in the Strings Music Pavilion.

Our View: Leveling the field

The time has come to provide student athletes and their families at Steamboat Springs High School with a more level playing field.

Prices for 2008-09 ski passes increase after Friday

The deadline to buy ski passes at the season's lowest rate is Friday. After that, prices increase by as much as $350 for an adult.

Railroad linking Steamboat to I-70 studied

The hard details of high-speed passenger rail in Colorado - including a spur linking Steamboat Springs and Craig to the I-70 corridor - are due to be figured out during the next year, determining what types of trains will run, where and what that means for potential riders.

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County denies 700 request

Commissioners turn down growth boundary expansion for development

The Routt County Board of Commissioners denied an expansion of the urban growth boundary for the proposed Steamboat 700 development Tuesday night.